About the Role:

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The Team: Credit Ratings is an integral part of the Global Ratings Services team, comprising a diverse group of 1400 analysts spread across key financial hubs worldwide. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality insights and exceptional client service across all industry sectors. Our culture thrives on collaboration and a global mindset, fostering an environment of inclusivity and continuous learning. We encourage our team members to challenge the status quo, embrace new perspectives, and drive transformative solutions. By joining us, you will be part of a forward-thinking team that is committed to excellence and making a significant impact on the world of credit ratings.

What you stand to gain: We offer a supportive and flexible work environment within a team of about 15 analysts (per sector) with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

The Impact and Responsibilities: As an Associate Director, you will analyze a portfolio of assigned entities as well as complex situations, data and information, and assess issuers’ quarterly and annual operating results against our financial projections. This position is responsible for meeting with issuers and investors on analytical matters, assisting in resolving client needs, contributing to media and other investor inquiries, and taking the lead at external meetings related to credits, as assigned by a more senior manager. The role also requires the ability to consider multiple possible courses of action, make well-supported recommendations, and influence buy-in based on analysis.

Specifically, in this role, the analyst will;

• Act as the primary analyst for complex entities and be an active vocal voting member of the committee who makes recommendations to the rating committee and prepares materials for ratings publication, while being recognized as an expert who frequently advises others on complex analytical matters. 

• Develop forecasts and recommend ratings for issuers and debt issues consistent with existing S&P criteria; learn and apply S&P internal systems and effectively communicate S&P’s methodology and procedures to clients; and operate with a high degree of autonomy and limited day-to-day direction. 

• Aid in identifying market trends and relevant market interrelationships that may affect credit quality and rating outcomes.

• Write analytical reports, contribute to thought leadership pieces and synthesize analysis into well-reasoned and well-supported rating recommendations that demonstrate a strong understanding of financial markets and the relationship to S&P products; apply analytical results to improve functional operations and overall team effectiveness.

• Work effectively with markets and jurisdictions outside of primary focus in a team-oriented, multi-cultural and global environment; and work closely with other teams within the business area to deliver effectively and build trust through collaboration. 

• Ensure a risk aware culture including leading by example.

• This person will have the opportunity to increase our ability to efficiently and effectively serve our clients by supporting effective operational systems and processes and managing resources with a focus on sustainable delivery.

• Your analysis and work is essential to the covering of a diverse portfolio of credits, as well as in the training of others to help them resolve difficult day-to-day analytical issues and problems; this role is also expected to support the growth and development of others through guidance, coaching, and expert advice.

• All employees are required to work from the office a minimum of 2 days per week.
   

Compensation/Benefits Information (only applicable to U.S. candidates): The anticipated base salary range for this position is $100,000 USD to $192,000 USD. The final base salary will depend on geographic location, experience level, skill set, training, licenses, and certifications. In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, please click here.

What We’re Looking For:
Basic Qualifications:

• An S&P Global employee at this level would typically have 5+ years of experience in the financial services industry, with broad knowledge of corporate credit and its interrelationships in the market. 

• Highly proficient at working with financial models.

• Demonstrated track record of analytical skills.

• Possess critical thinking skills, along wit